platformer stereotypes
Platformer Stereotypes - Meta-Commentary on Platformer Conventions
Game Concept: Satirical platformer deliberately embodying and commenting on common platformer stereotypes. Self-aware design acknowledges genre conventions while celebrating them.
Original Release
Initially shared March 14, 2022 as commentary on platformer genre tropes. Categorized under Platformers and Other platformers classifications.
Creative Credits
Inspiration drawn from @potatoanimator's work. Grass assets contributed by @thepugmen. Flower elements provided by @corpcooga. Collaborative effort celebrating platformer aesthetics.
Hazard Design
Features spike obstacles - acknowledged with humorous "wowowowowowowowow it has spikes" commentary, recognizing spikes as quintessential platformer hazard.
Gameplay Instructions
Simple three-step process:
- Position mouse cursor over green flag
- Engage finger muscles to click
- Sit back and observe
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Developer Commentary
Playful comparison of instruction style to lipstick advertisement "simple" marketing language. Self-deprecating humor throughout project description.
Content Tags
Categorized under #all and #animations for broad Scratch platform visibility.
Design Philosophy: Embraces platformer stereotypes rather than avoiding them - celebrates what makes platformers recognizable while adding meta-humorous layer.
